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The Abyssal Depths update is not far off now, and soon you’ll be able to dive into the Depths yourself, visit the Antiquarian, and earn new Albion Journal rewards. But what if you’re eager to learn more about how these features will work and the overall vision for the update?

Well, luckily for you there’s an AMA coming up! On June 12 at 17:00 UTC, the official Albion Online subreddit will play host to the devs, who’ll be responding to your questions directly. To take part, simply visit r/albiononline on June 12, when you’ll be able to leave your questions in the official AMA thread.

This AMA is the first action in our new Albion Unlocked initiative, where we look to offer new ways for you to get your questions and feedback heard directly. Stay tuned for more news on upcoming events, and see you on June 12!

The Abyssal Depths are calling… On June 30, Albion’s next major content update arrives, offering new paths into Albion’s deepest reaches. The Depths provide a thrilling new PvP experience for new and veteran players alike. The Antiquarian’s Den acts as a route into an array of hell-themed content, with new rewards for those who fully explore this. A reworked new player experience presents structured guidance to Albion’s gameplay. And a new Albion Journal category and Crystal Weapons offer coveted rewards to experienced players. With all this and more, dare you look into Albion’s Abyssal Depths?



[h3]Enter the Depths[/h3]
The Depths are an all-new type of instanced PvP, located in Albion’s ancient underground aqueducts. Players are trapped inside a collapsing dungeon for a limited time, and must battle fierce mobs – and each other – to earn loot and buffs. Once the exits open, players can decide whether to make their escape or venture deeper for greater rewards. And if killed in combat, fallen fighters can be revived by their allies with their equipped gear intact, allowing them to return to the fray with a vengeance. The Depths provide players with an ideal gateway into Albion’s competitive PvP, offering meaningful, adrenaline-fueled combat without the danger of gear loss.



[h3]Diabolical Dens[/h3]
The Depths can be accessed from the Antiquarian’s Den, a new subterranean staging ground for all of Albion’s most infernal content. Each city on the Royal Continent contains an Antiquarian’s Den entrance, from which players can dive into the Depths, Corrupted Dungeons, and Hellgates. These lairs serve as a place to gear up and meet others who wish to test themselves in these areas, making matchmaking faster and fairer. And within these dens you can also meet the Antiquarian itself – a sinister, mysterious merchant offering hellish rewards to those who’ve proven themselves in Albion’s underworld, including new spider mounts for you to raise and ride into combat.



[h3]Further Improvements[/h3]
Abyssal Depths reworks Albion’s new player experience, providing a smoother and more structured entry to the game while introducing players to the breadth of content they can enjoy. A dedicated Albion Journal category offers concrete goals for the initial stages of the game, with rewards for every milestone reached, and there’s also a new Character Progression category based on Destiny Board progress. The final two Crystal Weapons, for the Shapeshifter Staff and Hammer, are coming for successful Guild Season players. And there are further quality-of-life improvements across the board, such as a new combined tracker in the HUD and a reworked Marketplace categorization system.

For more info, watch our introductory Dev Talk and our deep dive into the Depths, and check out the official update page here:

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Albion’s next major content update, Abyssal Depths, launches June 30, bringing a renewed focus on instanced PvP, along with updates to the new player experience and further quality-of-life improvements. Following our introduction to the update, it’s time to dive into the fire with an, ahem, in-depth look at a brand-new type of dungeon, along with a new staging ground for all of Albion’s most hellish content. Join Game Director Moritz Bokelmann and Co-Creative Director Michael Schwahn to get a taste of what’s on the way.

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[h3]The Depths[/h3]
The Depths are a brand-new type of instanced PvP dungeon.

• Aimed at groups of 2-3 players, though daring solo players can join
• Once inside, all players are trapped for a limited, but undisclosed, period
• There are three different levels within, with greater dangers and greater rewards as you go deeper
• After a time, exits open
  • At this point you can decide whether to leave with your loot, or venture further in

What’s within the Depths?

• Inside, you’ll encounter mobs, loot, and other groups of players
• Early areas focus on clearing rooms of mobs
  • When a room is cleared, you are rewarded with loot or buffs that persist throughout the dungeon
• Along the way, you can collect different types of Souls
  • Hostile Souls from fallen enemies
  • Neutral Souls from mobs or players who forfeited the dungeon
  • Friendly Souls from your fallen allies
• Souls can be transported to Altars within the Depths
  • Hostile and Neutral Souls can be taken to the Altar of Greed for loot
  • Friendly Souls can be taken to the Altar of Awakening to revive your allies
• The third and final level contains a Treasure Vault:
  • To access this, players must collect keys throughout the level
  • Delivering these to the Treasure Vault will unlock its riches
  • Other groups will also be fighting for this reward

The Depths introduce a new ruleset: Orange PvP.

• Orange PvP is a bridge between knockdown and full-loot PvP
• On death, players
  • Retain their equipped gear
  • Lose their inventory items
• Orange PvP areas have an Item Power soft-cap

The Depths offer players a balance between accessibility and risk. Players can test their PvP skills and strategies in a competitive and rewarding environment, without the tough consequences of full-loot combat.

[h3]The Antiquarian’s Den[/h3]
The Antiquarian’s Den is a new hub for Albion’s hell-themed content.

• This can be accessed directly from any Royal City and Caerleon
• It offers access to Hellgates, Corrupted Dungeons, and the Depths
• Players can gather and find teams in these Dens
• It contains a local bank connected to each city

Within this Den, you’ll find a new NPC: the Antiquarian. The Antiquarian offers hell-themed rewards, such as:

• An Avatar and Avatar Ring
• Demon Cape Crests
• Two spider mount babies, the Tier 5 Hellspinner and Tier 8 Soulspinner
  • These can be raised on your island, and the Soulspinner has a unique new spell

Purchasing these rewards requires sufficient Antiquarian Standing.

• This is a new PvP progression system
• Antiquarian Standing can be increased by:
  • Completing Hellgates
  • Completing Corrupted Dungeons
  • Offering enemies’ Souls at Altars within the Depths

Antiquarian Standing rewards long-term engagement with this content, and offers instanced PvP players a new way to engage with Albion’s economy.

[h3]Hellgate and Corrupted Dungeon Changes[/h3]
The Abyssal Depths update also addresses some issues with Hellgates and Corrupted Dungeons.

• Direct entrance from Antiquarian’s Dens make them far more accessible
• This access hub increases the matchmaking pool, creating fairer matchups
• Matchmaking has also been made quicker and more consistent
• Baseline loot has been increased across the board
• Infamy no longer scales loot

We can’t wait to bring you all this in the Abyssal Depths update, and to see how you deal with the challenges, build your strategies, and make this content your own. Stay tuned for our final Dev Talk before the update releases, where we’ll go over the changes coming to the new player experience, along with some of the other features coming on June 30. See you soon!

Where sunlight filters through fresh green leaves and the ancient world breathes with new life, the Summer Fawn steps timidly from the tree line. Soft-footed, radiant, and full of promise, this skin transforms your Giant Stag into a delicate young deer, available to all your characters on the same server. Sure, it may not strike fear like a direwolf or command respect like a battle-worn stallion, but isn’t cuteness its own kind of power?

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Celebrate new beginnings by inviting more friends to Albion and earn fresh rewards:

• Refer 1 Friend: Summer Fawn mount skin
• Refer 3 Friends: A T7 Pile of Tomes worth 100,000 Fame
• Refer 5 Friends: A T8 Pile of Tomes worth 200,000 Fame
• Bonus for your first-ever referral: A T8 Pile of Tomes worth 200,000 Fame
• Additionally, for each friend you refer, you'll receive 500 Gold!

Getting your friends in on the action is as simple as following these steps:

• Step 1: Share your referral link with a friend, which you can find here when logged into the website with your game account
• Step 2: Your friend signs up to Albion Online
• Step 3: Your friend purchases at least 30 days of Premium status, unlocking your rewards

This Referral Season ends on June 30 at 23꞉59꞉59 UTC. Invite a friend now to get this cute skin!

The Knight Challenge begins and Albion calls for champions of honor. Now is the time to ride forth, uphold your code, and claim the reward worthy of a true knight: the Gallant Horse. This proud steed carries not just its rider, but the weight of tradition, discipline, and unshakable loyalty. Earn Challenge Points, claim your mount, and let your deeds show forth!

[h3]Knight Moves[/h3] GALLANT HORSE: This month's Challenge brings back the powerful Gallant Horse, a noble mount with a combination speed boost / immunity spell that leaves foes in the dust. Ride fearlessly into the wilds of Albion on the back of this mighty steed!

AVATAR RING: Adventurers who rack up enough total Challenge Points will also earn the Knight Challenge Avatar Ring, a bold, plate-armor-themed ring that will give your avatar an aura of nobility. This non-tradable item permanently unlocks this avatar ring for one character – or you can trade it at the Vanity Merchant for one Adventurer's Token.

SEASONAL SPECIALS: All month long, reach weekly goals to unlock Knight Challenge chests. These chests contain valuable rewards like Adventurer's Tomes and Silver bags, plus knight-themed furniture like the Stone Throne, Round Table, Knight Statue, and Regal Carpet.

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[h3]How to participate in the Adventurer's Challenge[/h3]
The Adventurer's Challenge is a monthly event where you can earn exclusive rewards such as mounts, Tomes of Insight, bags of Silver, and more. By gathering, fishing, farming, and defeating monsters, you'll earn Challenge Points that fill daily, weekly, and monthly progress bars. To track your progress, open the Adventurer's Challenge UI by clicking on the Activities menu.



While only Premium players can unlock the Monthly Rewards (Avatar Ring, Mount) and Weekly Rewards (Challenge Chests), anyone can claim the Daily Rewards, which include 10 Learning Points and a Tier 4 Tome of Insight. Non-Premium players also make progress on all reward tracks, so when you’re ready to unlock Premium, your earned rewards will be waiting for you!